plusserver vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
ScaleUp Technologies is 6% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€204 vs €217/mo)
ScaleUp Technologies costs 6% less — a saving of ~€12/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Block storage costs ~1.3× less on plusserver. ScaleUp Technologies provides a free control plane; plusserver charges €73/mo for the managed control plane. Choose ScaleUp Technologies for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
 plusserver | ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €65.7/mo | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€216.81/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€367.92/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.025/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, SOC2 | None listed |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: plusserver as of Jun 2026, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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